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Gunpoint robbery As diners in Howick finished the last of their evening meals last Thursday, a liquor store owner was being robbed at gunpoint

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ITTY Singh, owner of Super Liquor in Uxbridge Road, Howick, was ordered by a lone gunman to hand over some cash and cigarettes at about 8.45pm.

He complied with the robber’s demands and, together with a handful of customers, escaped unharmed.

The 20-year-old Mangere man allegedly responsible for the robbery has since been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and is to appear before the courts.

Meanwhile, what was to be a quiet business day for locals turned into

high speed drama as police pursued a recidivist criminal on bail down Ti Rakau Drive on Tuesday afternoon.

Counties Manukau East Police responded to a report of a stolen Subaru SUV ďŹ rst spotted in Ti Rakau Drive, East Tamaki around noon.

Detective sergeant Dean Batey, head of Counties Manukau East Police’s tactical crime reduction unit, says attempts were made to arrest the driver but he ed at speed, heading towards Pakuranga Plaza.

A short pursuit followed with the driver dumping the car on Ti Rakau

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The 33-year-old man was found at the back of a house and was arrested and charged with six burglaries, two stolen cars and other driving offences.

Mr Batey says there were already arrest warrants out for the man who was in breach of his bail conditions. “It was the good work of neighbours who immediately notiďŹ ed police when they observed a male jumping fences. “That assisted us to narrow our

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Push to stop theft from cars

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The campaign is inspired by a similar campaign launched in Wellington where there were reportedly up to 50 car breakins a week early this year.

Counties Manukau Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crime prevention officer, senior constable Garry Boles says the numbers are compelling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forty-eight per cent of people leave their valuables inside their car and 28 per cent of people leave visible electronic items inside their car,â&#x20AC;? he told the Times.

The numbers are obtained from Operation Focus, a monthly awareness check carried out by community partners such as Botany and Howick Crime Watch Patrols, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Pacific and Maori wardens and the Asian Council on Reducing Crime (ACRC).

In one recent operation, 836 of 5136 cars were found to be vulnerable, says Mr Boles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seventeen of those cars

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PREVENTION FIRST: Counties Manukau Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crime prevention manager, Ann Wilkie, and district crime prevention officer, Garry Boles, send out a strong message on opportunistic vehicle crime at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre.

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were unlocked with the keys in the car and we found a car unlocked, with the keys in the car, and a baby in the back at Botany Junction.â&#x20AC;?

Any public place where vehicles are parked for an extended period of time is a target including Half Moon Bay Marina, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza, says Mr Boles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The emphasis is on prevention first. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to

prevent a problem but people are still leaving things in their cars.â&#x20AC;?

He says recent figures have shown that parking cars in driveways does not make it safer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forty-seven per cent of break-ins happen on the road and 53 per cent in driveways.

People need to clean out their cars and park their cars inside their garages.â&#x20AC;?

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crime prevention manager, inspector Ann Wilkie says the campaign addresses all crime in general and to prevent complacency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The campaign] is to make people more diligent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about all crime, not just things being stolen from cars.â&#x20AC;?

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$4m Half Moon Bay ferry wharf project underway F

erry services from the upgraded Half Moon Bay ferry wharf are expected to begin in late 2016.

The $4.3 million project includes a proposed covered pontoon and wharf at the end of Ara-Tai, south of the existing passenger ferry pontoon.

Also proposed, subject to funding, is improved and safer access to buses, with sheltered stops in the same location.

Plans for the new facility, which Howick Local Board and Auckland Transport are working together on, are being shared with the public.

It will be similar in design to the Hobsonville Point Wharf.

About 1500 passengers a day use the current facility.

Howick Local Board chair David Collings says the board is happy to see progress after ferry users have waited a long time for improvements in unsatisfactory conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will deliver a facility thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to protect them from the weather but will also be of a very high quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A quality Half Moon Bay ferry facility is one of the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top priorities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very prudent with our allocation of Auckland Transportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Fund for local boards and saved it so we can now direct up to $2.5 million to help make the project happen.

Auckland Transport Project director Nick Seymour says the new wharf will have much better shelter for passengers with the walkway and pontoon boarding area both covered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will also be more accessible for people who are mobility-

Upgraded: Internal view along proposed Half Moon Bay Wharf.

impaired and provide improved safety for people getting on and off ferries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new facility will be purpose-built for passengers, providing a transport hub with bus and ferry services located together.

People can find out more about the proposed design and give feedback at a public information day or by going to Auckland Transportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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There will also be information at the existing ferry wharf.

Work is underway, with the new ferry pontoon and gangway being manufactured off-site.

Construction at Half Moon Bay is expected to begin in early 2016, subject to consents, with the fixed walkway to the location of the proposed pontoon built, then the

pre-manufactured pontoon and gangway floated in.

Visit the Half Moon Bay ferry facility webpage for more information and to fill in the online feedback form at at.govt.nz/halfmoonbayferryfacility Public information day:  Saturday, May 9, 10am to 1pm. Venue: Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, Ara-Tai, Half Moon Bay.

Bird illness renders park useless

By Marianne Kelly CONTINUED bird feeding at a once-popular reserve is being investigated by Auckland Council.

It says it is aware of the problem at Tiraumea Reserve, Pakuranga and is investigating.

It is looking at whether a breach of Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaws has occurred.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also looking at whether there is an issue under the Health Act that may result in prosecution.

Feeding the birds has been an

issue for more than 10 years at the reserve.

About three years ago the psittacosis disease struck, causing the death of Malay doves.

At the time the council attempted to stop people feeding all birds and removed many trees in the immediate area to reduce nesting and discourage birds to remain in the affected area.

A sign warning of the disease, explaining that it can be dangerous to humans and not to handle dead or sick birds

remains at the reserve.

However, local residents are dismayed that some continue to feed the birds and that the death of the weaker Malay doves is again occurring. Also the rate payer-funded reserve is now all but useless to the greater public.

Along with dead birds affected by the illness, a large area is continually coated in duck faeces because of the high numbers in the area.

The Times asked the council whether it was time to implement more measures to discourage birds from

remaining in the affected area.

Also, was it right that the ratepayer-funded reserve was now all but useless to the greater public?

Locals say that mothers will not let their children play in the area and people walking dogs avoid the infected area because no-one knows whether their dog will carry the infection to other areas and possibly infect pet birds.

A council spokesperson says it expects to â&#x20AC;&#x153;significantly progress its inquiry in several weeksâ&#x20AC;?.

HNZ homes change hands The government plans to speed up the redevelopment and rejuvenation of the Tamaki area.

It is transferring ownership and management of approximately 2800 Housing New Zealand properties in Glen Innes, Panmure and Point England to the Tamaki Redevelopment Company (TRC), New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first urban redevelopment company jointly owned by central government and Auckland Council.

Auckland mayor Len Brown says it is a positive step towards the strategic long-term vision for the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim is to create liveable communities and affordable housing options for people right across the region and the Tamaki area will be a testament to what we can achieve when central and local government work together,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the next 10 to 15 years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at building an additional net 5000 homes across the Tamaki region, but this is more than about building houses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about building strong, healthy, connected and resilient communities.â&#x20AC;?

Tamaki is one of seven key priority growth areas identified within the Auckland Plan and represents an ideal opportunity to cater for Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing population and demand for housing by increasing supply, quality, choice and affordability.

With close proximity to the CBD as well as major public transport routes, the Tamaki transformation provides the council with an opportunity to demonstrate intensive, mixed-use development while also articulating the Auckland Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for a quality, compact city.

Eleven houses have already been built by the Tamaki Redevelopment Company in partnership with Housing New Zealand in the Glen Innes neighbourhood of Fenchurch, with construction of homes also underway in Overlea, soon to be followed by Panmure.

Additionally, a new early childhood education centre facility at Glenbrae Primary School has also just opened its doors, the old Scouts Hall on Fenchurch Street in Glen Innes has been returned to its former glory and a music and arts centre, Te Oro, will officially open to the public on May 9.

However the Public Service Association (PSA) says the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to transfer 2800 properties from Housing NZ to the Tamaki Redevelopment Company (TRC) makes no sense when the roles of the two organisations are completely different.

Jeff Osborne, PSA assistant secretary, says Housing NZ are the experts in social housing and are best placed to manage it for the benefit of Tamaki residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The TRC doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the staff required to provide tenancy and property management services for 2800 homes housing 8000 tenants.â&#x20AC;? he says.

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LOCALLY-written musical full of larger-than-life zany characters is about to make its debut on the world stage.

Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre (HCYT) will present Howick musician, Kay Shacklock’s work Stout Heart starting next week.

Suitable for adults and children (five years and over), the musical follows the story of a company of dwarves who are seeking refuge in the forest. They run into many forest creatures, an evil Queen and Magic Mirror along their journey.

Faced with adversity, the dwarves find courage when all seems lost.

Ms Shacklock started to write the work two years ago after she worked on Godspell for HCYT. “An idea for another musi-

cal came to me,” she says. “It’s a huge financial burden for groups like HCYT to put on productions.

They must buy performing rights for major productions which can be prohibitive. “I decided to write a musical for them so they would not have to pay.”

She describes the ideas for Stout Heart as “highly unoriginal”, in that it is a prequel of a well-known Grimms’ fairy tale, leaving it up to the audience to work out which one. The cast of 22 includes Ben Fisher, 15, playing Rocky, and Daniel Bousfield, 13, playing Gem. It’s Daniel’s fifth production and he describes Gem as “not quite me,” but an energetic character who is lots of fun. The character of Rocky is similarly different from Ben who says “I am not always as grumpy as him”.

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“Well, use full voice,” Ms Shacklock corrects.

Both boys are enjoying the challenge of singing harmonies in duets with each other, along with dancing and acting.

Kelly Scott, the musical’s director and deputy principal of HCYT says the play is for all ages and adults will get a lot of messages from it.

“It’s about sticking together, playing as a team, also being brave and facing your peers. It will be enjoyed by all.”

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Is there a Taniwha in the chambers?

The Times asked the two Residents and Ratepayers Associations for their views on Maori consultation requirements in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan dubbed the “Taniwha tax”

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HE TAX is outlined in a briefing paper introduced by The Taxpayers’ Union, with support from the Auckland Property Investors’ Association, Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance and Democracy Action which attacks Auckland Council’s new Mana Whenua Cultural Impact Assessment provisions.

The paper says most affected property owners will not become aware of the provisions until they suddenly find there is a site on or near their land, or they are told they may need to get a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) when applying for resource consent.

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dents Association responds: We are concerned at theProposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) requirements for Maori to be involved in most resource consent processes at a level beyond that envisaged by the existing Resource Consent legislation.

Already the resource consent process is becoming exceedingly cumbersome and costly where a developer has had to consult numerous Iwi before proceeding and have Iwi representatives on site.

The need for ratepayers to approach Maori groups “merely to ascertain if the group has any interest in the proposal” will potentially result in ratepayers being held to

ransom over an application for any alteration to their property.

The costs and delays involved will be the stumbling block to any intensification of Auckland and will add thousands to redevelopment costs. There are no obvious limits to the rights to be enjoyed by Mana Whenua and no definitions of “ancestral lands, water, air, coastal sites, wahi tapu and other taonga”.

It is feasible that the 19 local tribes consider either now or subsequently they have an ancestral connection to every aspect of Auckland and its surrounds.

There is no mandate for these new rights, therefore no legal or political authority for them.

Maori may be permitted to control access to areas of public open spaces.

As Howick is a seaside suburb with three beaches within easy walking distance of all ratepayers, we are concerned over possible Iwi blockage of our coastal access.

■■ Cockle Bay Residents & Ratepayers Association responds: The Plan identifies 3600 potential sites, a number reduced over a period of only two weeks from over 6000 sites.

There is potential to grow again.

The definition of cultural and spiritual values, and the desired outcomes, is subjective.

Costs of assessments are likely to

range from $1500 to $4000, but are not capped. Up to 19 Iwi may need to be consulted for any single site.

The new principles breach good practice principles of taxation.

They are not evidence-based.

There is no clear targeting.

They risk reducing property values and creating extensive delays to development of residential, commercial and industrial land.

There is no transfer of benefits, apart from financial payments to Iwi for the Impact Assessment.

There are risks of escalation of costs and development delays.

There is enormous scope for ‘impact creep’ or additional payment requirements to remove objections.

Hire fees finalised but still too much for some COMMUNITY groups are facing a transitional 10 per cent increase on hire fees for Auckland Councilowned facilities. But the Howick Local Board has included a cap for groups operating on former Manukau City Council legacy arrangements.

At its recent monthly meeting, the board agreed to adopt the 2014/2015 community facilities hire fee, un-inflated for the 2015/2016 year.

A new peak standard fee of $44 an hour ($35.20 for off-peak) will apply to all new hirers using the facilities.

But fees currently paid by legacy hirers range from $4.50 to $27.60

an hour, the highest community group fee being $17.50 an hour.

While the board approved the 10 per cent transitional increase over 2014/2015, it agreed that if the increase caused the legacy hirer to pay more than the 2014/2015 fee, including priority discounts, then the group would revert to the new 2015/2016 hire fee.

It has also asked council staff to communicate with the groups in transition by this May 15 at the latest.

The council will confirm the new rates and that the 2015/2016 year will be the final year for transitional arrangements.

Jody Nicolson who chairs the Nixon Park Community Hall Committee says $44 an hour,

even with a 50 per cent status by Manukau City discount, is too much Council to set fees and for some of the hall improve the hall’s use users. which has never been “I think Auckland rescinded.

Venue Hire had better “The hall was find occupiers of the re-designed by us, the hall. The users are contents (chattels) paid mainly seniors, nonfor by us.” profit groups and Also, she said, [as ratepayers] part because people hiring owners, but an empty Nixon Hall for private JODY NICHOLSON hall does not make functions often left money.” the facility in such a mess, the Last July seven of the 46 regular community hall committee had hirers cancelled their bookings consistently cleaned up. citing uncertainty around fees and “Now we have 174 cranky charges in the future. citizens being asked to pay again.

Addressing the Local Board More groups will leave as the meeting, Mrs Nicolson said the rental goes up.”

Nixon Hall group was given legal Kat Teirney, the council’s

Shirley steps down after fine innings Shirley Warren has stepped down as chair of the Bucklands & Eastern Beaches Ratepayers & Residents Association after almost a quarter of a century in the role.

Mrs Warren was recognised with a Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) in the New Year Honours this year for services to the community.

She has been active in a number of other community organisations, including as a member of the Pakuranga Community Board from 2007 to 2010, and founderpresident of the Tamaki Playcentre Association.

She was a member of the Howick Local Board from 2010 to 2013, holding the parks and community facilities portfolios.

Mrs Warren has also been chair of the Musick Point Trust since its inception in 1992, and was a New Zealand Suffrage Centennial

Medallist in 1993.

Mr Warren was also Her husband Ross, a founding member also recognised with of Howick Tourism. a QSM this year, has He has been secrealso been busy with tary since 1992 of the community organisaMusick Point Trust, tions. which is chaired by He has held roles Shirley. He also served with the Howick and as a disciplinary subDistricts Historical committee panel Society, including as member for the Real chairman and board SHIRLEY WARREN Estate Institute of NZ member of the vilfrom 1992 to 1997. lage’s administration commitThe new chair Evelyn Brown tee. He was also chairman of the says Ross will remain as treasurer.

Pakuranga Community Board “Shirley will hopefully still come from 2004 to 2010. to some of our meetings as she has He has been treasurer and com- so much valuable experience,” she mittee member of the Bucklands says. & Eastern Beaches Ratepayers “My aim is to get possibly and Residents Association, and another 100 members involved chairman since inception of the with our community and supHowick Range Trust, which facil- port some of the other groups ... itated the building of the Howick Howick and Cockle Bay and Half Rifle Range.

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Mrs Nicolson and committee members at the meeting were not impressed saying that often the hall was left in a mess for up to three weeks leaving the senior citizens no option but to clean up.

They were not confident that the position would change in the future. Council-owned facilities in the Howick Ward are Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall, Fencible Lounge Howick, Nixon Park Community Hall Howick, Pakuranga Community Hall.

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MPOWERMENT is the result for a frumpy and professionally redundant woman when she enters the unlikely world of nude modelling.

Howick Little Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veteran actress and director Penelope Keegan says initially she had questions about the sanity of directing a play with a cast of 10, especially one in her 50s who gets naked. But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken on the next HLT production, Sitting Pretty with gusto.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about unmarried sisters in their 50s, Nina, dynamic and gainfully employed, and Nancy, small, dumpy and redundant.

HLT patrons will have to wait to find out the identity of one of Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrity professionals who plays Nancy opposite Cristine Della Barca as the more confident Nina.

Ms Keegan says she likes Amy Rosenthalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play because it has a consistent pattern, a beginning, middle and an end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an enjoyable story,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It involves characters we recognise, maybe an aunt or a sister.

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Nina is employed as an art historian, brittle and fed up with her job. Nancy is depressed because she has lost her job and sees no future. But Nancy is suddenly empowered when she becomes a nude model. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lovely change at the end,â&#x20AC;? Ms Keegan says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nancy becomes the stronger and Nina the weaker.â&#x20AC;?

Just the one character, Nancy, is a life model which, she says, will be performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;as discreetly as possibleâ&#x20AC;?.

DEBUT: Howick Little Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office manager Dominique Pritchard plays Josie; below, Cristine Della Barca playing Nina, talks with Lex Calder playing Max. Photos supplied

There are some lovely lines in the play, Ms Keegan says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not roll-in-the-aisle comedy, but there are some lovely comedic moments.â&#x20AC;?

The audience, she says, can expect some light-hearted, yet deep and thought-provoking themes, running through the script. While the characters of Nina and Nancy are the lynchpins, they are supported by the womanising Philip, played by Tim Skinner; and Max who is in love with Nina, Lex Calder.

The balance of the cast is Kate Young, playing Zelda; HLT office manager Dominique Pritchard making her debut as Josie; Bridget Morrison as Bridget; Garrick Bradman as Martin; Tracey Holdsworth as Sylvia and Henry Warner, as Luka. The play is suitable for adults only. Sitting Pretty, a ticketed event, plays at Howick Little Theatre, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, at 8pm May 9-30, and at 2pm on May 10 and 17.

The Times has two tickets for the May 27, 8pm performance of Sitting Pretty to give away. To enter, write your name, address, and day-time phone number on the back of an envelope and post to Sitting Pretty Competition, Times Newspapers Ltd, PO Box 259-243, Botany, Auckland 2163 or enter online at www.times. co.nz. Entries close at midday May 15.

Johnny Bond Last week we ran a story bidding farewell to one of Howickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consummate entertainers.

However the image we ran with the story about Johnny Bond, the musician and JOHNNY BOND actor who died

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DEAS for redeveloping the disjointed collection of buildings that make up Howick’s Creative Centre in Uxbridge Road have been floating about for the best part of 20 years, making a blessing on the site last week extra special.

Members of the Uxbridge Community Projects Inc (UCPI) trust which administers the centre, the Howick Local Board and Uxbridge supporters attended the brief ceremony in anticipation of the re-development to begin in June. The formal blessing was performed by Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki chairman James Brown.

UCPI deputy-chairman Cliff Halsey said Uxbridge supporters were thankful to have reached this part of the project.

“The idea has been developing for 20-odd years now,” he said. “We thought then that the Uxbridge trust board would have to look for money to re-develop the buildings. Then Manukau City Council [taking over from the former Howick Borough Council] became involved and suddenly everything was a lot of easier.

“But it has taken a long time to reach this point. There have been frustrations along the way but when finished it will be a very special place.”

Local Board deputy-chair and leader of the arts, culture and events portfolio, Adele White agreed, saying the blessing was a milestone.

“At last we are proceeding with the long-awaited and muchneeded development of the arts

FORMAL BLESSING: Celebrating the imminent start of redevelopment at Howick’s Creative Centre in Uxbridge Road, from left, Cliff Halsey, Uxbridge Community Projects Inc deputy-chairman, Katrina Bungard, Howick Local Board arts, culture and events portfolio, Adele White, Howick Local Board arts, culture and events portfolio chair, James Brown, chairman Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki.

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centre which has been many years in the planning,” she said.

“During the years we talked with the community and explained our ideas. And we fought off an unwanted town hall,” alluding to a campaign by former Local Board chairman, Michael Williams, who advocated for a much larger town hall building.

Katrina Bungard, an associate in the Local Board’s arts, culture and events portfolio, said with a fine arts background, she had been interested in the centre’s development for many years.

“It is special to see it coming together,” she said. “It will be a wonderful asset to the community.”

Currently facilities include a collection of old buildings, including the Uxbridge Presbyterian Church, a hall and a former bowling club pavilion.

The $6.4 million redevelopment will be undertaken in two stages, the first involving the demolition of offices and meeting rooms, along with Keall House at the rear of the site. The house was originally bought by the Howick Borough Council in 1986 and has accommodated many community services, including Te Roopu Awhina o Wairoa, the Red Cross and Auckland East Parents Centre.

New facilities include a cafe, administration building, storage, gallery, lounge, studios and a courtyard. The existing hall and theatre will be upgraded.

In June, staff and some classes will formally move to temporary accommodation at the Auckland Council-owned former Police Station building at 34 Moore Street.

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T WAS only recently that the community garden at the Botany Town Centre was launched with fanfare and Botany MP JamiLee Ross in tow.

Four weeks later, all the nurturing and coffee bean compost has reaped a rich harvest.

Beds of celery, parsley, parsnip, Chinese cabbage, kale, spinach, red peppers and carrots look ready to be plucked.

Sharon Pittam, volunteer of Bellyful charity, excitedly makes a beeline for the celery. She reckons it would make a healthy soup for new mothers.

Bellyful volunteers deliver meals to families with new-born babies and families with young children, who are struggling with illness. Particularly, those lacking a good support network.

Bellyful coordinator for East Auckland, Maree Adam, thinks the parsley would work well with the muffins. The volunteers are busy discussing recipes with garden-fresh ingredients.

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As if on cue, Linley Bell-Galbraith walks into the community patch at the Botany Town Centre with son Jacob and daughter Madison.

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Folk-inspired: Guitarist Peter Doublinszki and flautist Agnes Harmath-Parkin.

Orchid Society

THE next meeting of the Howick Orchid Society is at the Fencible Lounge, Uxbridge Road, Howick on Sunday, May 10, 1.30pm.

Speaker Alf Day giving will talk on orchid culture with a special emphasis on root structure. Afternoon tea, orchid plant raffles, orchid flowers displayed, visitors welcome, entry $2. Phone Anton 537-1251.

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Community networking

MECOSS has its next Howick and Pakuranga Community Network meeting on Thursday May 21, 10am - 12pm, Howick Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Youth Theatre, 29 Granger Road, Howick. It is an opportunity for discussion, learning and to network with like-minded community organisations. The presenter is Matthew Luxton from Envision.

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Cost includes all materials, use of tools, supper and entry into a prize draw. RSVP and full payment by June 12. Numbers are limited. Contact Hilda 533-7543 or 021 0228 0135 or hildaliefting@ yahoo.co.nz

Uxbridge concert

FLAUTIST Agnes Harmath-Parkin and guitarist Peter Doublinszki, the duo returns to Uxbridge Gallery on the back of their sellout concert in 2014, bringing with them a selection of folk-inspired music from Latin American, Italian and Spanish composers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duo Muzsikaâ&#x20AC;?, Wednesday May 13, 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm, $12. Bookings essential. 35 Uxbridge Road. Ph 5356467 or email  programmes@uxbridge.org.nz

Genealogy

PANMURE Branch of the NZSG meets at the Family Research Centre, 159 Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Panmure, on Tuesday, May 12, 5pm, for own research, 7.30pm for meeting. Topic. Genealogical Problems. Supper. Contact Vivienne Parker 578-2525.

Beachlands market

BEACHLANDS Mini Market & Car Boot at the Beachlands Chartered Club 9am-12noon, Saturday, May 9. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on the Sunday 10! Bring the family along for a fun morning with a variety of stalls + sausage sizzle, quick fire raffles and country music. Collect up your unwanted items and have a car boot for $10 or have stall for $20. Last market as closed over winter. Phone/text Sheryl 536-6947 or 027 806 9519 to book.

Bichon FrisĂŠ fun

BICHON Frise fun day & AGM. Join us at Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club Pavilion on Sunday, May 17, 11.30am. Entry $2 per adult. Bring tasty plate for shared lunch. Lots of fun for the pure bred Bichon FrisĂŠ. Phone Marion 021 955 056

Probus

BOTANY/Dannemora Combined Probus Club.  The next meeting is on Thursday May 7, 10am at Eastview Baptist Church, 559 Chapel Road, Botany Downs.  The speaker is Carol Downer from Auckland Bee Keepers Club. Phone Diane 534-4428 or Sue 534-9679.

Howick Tennis

HOWICK Tennis Club annual hospice charity day. Wednesday, May 13. Fun tournament restricted to 48 players, monster raffle, trading table, silent auction and sumptuous lunch. Tournament and lunch $35 per head. Lunch only, $25. All welcome. Phone Jane Davis 535-7602 or Jenni Cullent 534-9152. Donations welcome.

60s Up

60s UP Pakuranga. Next meeting is at Te Tuhi Arts Centre on May 12, 9.30am. We have singer Lynn Walters to entertain us plus painting watering cans. Members can pay for a trip to Chrystal Mountains $30. New members welcome.

Phone Bonnie 273-7538, Maureen 534-5150.

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Horticultural Society

HOWICK Horticultural Society monthly meeting is on Thursday, May 14, 10 am, Haseler Hall, All Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Selwyn Road.  Our speaker is Eric Spurr on The Garden Bird Survey.  There will also be a raffle, trading table, library and morning tea. Visitors most welcome.  Phone 534-0249.

The Garage Op Shop

YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL find bargains galore and some of the best prices around at The Garage Op Shop, 96 Udys Rd, Pakuranga. Opening hours Friday 10am-2pm.  For more information, phone 576-2435 or thegarageopshop@pcf.gen.nz

Robbie Burns

THE Robbie Burns Association invite one and all to a friendly afternoon of poetry, music, piping and song on Saturday, May 16, 2pm-4 pm at the Masonic Centre, 59 Grey Street, Onehunga. For more information, phone Janet Williamson 376-4448.

Big Band Aid

THE St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Band will be performing a fundraising concert for the NZ Red Cross Vanuatu appeal on Saturday, May 16, 7.30pm at St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Centre (11 Vincent Rd).

The concert will include music by Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller as well as featuring guest vocalists and the George Bonner Quartet. Tickets $10 from the church office 9am2pm, phone 535-4403 or email admin@howpres.org.nz

Love to dance

THE Howick Round Dance Club runs introductory classes for all ages. Learn to waltz, rumba and cha-cha.

Introductory classes of five lessons are at 7.309.30pm starting this Tuesday at Pakuranga Heights Primary School, Pakuranga. They cost $30. For more information phone Sheryll on 626-6221 or Lesley on 021-1666-988.

Evacuees reunion

AUCKLAND branch of Evacuees Reunion Assn is holding a meeting on Saturday, May 9 at the Guide Centre, 132 Grange Rd, Mt Eden, 1.30pm. A report on the recent Taupo gathering to commemorate the end of WWII in Europe will be given. Please bring donations of $3 and a small plate. Bring your friends. All evacuees welcome.

Raffles on sale. Phone Connie 626-7009; Aline 416-5255; Jean 576-9266.

Round dance

HOWICK Round Dance Club welcomes new members to join thebeginners class on Friday evenings at 7.30/9.30. Learn to waltz,cha cha, rumba, tango etc.

Pakuranga Heights Primary school hall -have fun while you learn.

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Schools go head to head in national build challenge Local secondary school steps up for four month Build-Ability competition

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The challenge kicked off this week and is a key part of BCITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy to promote building and construction careers to secondary school students. The winning team will take home $1000 for their school technology department. BCITO chief executive Ruma Karaitiana says the challenge is a partnership with schools to actively encourage young people to consider a career in the build-

ing and construction industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a persistent shortage of young people considering education in a whole range of areas within the construction sector.

The building and construction industry is still going through a period of rapid growth and demand,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Build-Ability Challenge helps raise awareness of the incredible opportunities available in the industry. School leavers starting an apprenticeship can be confident they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t struggle to get established in the industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the opportunities for them are endless.â&#x20AC;? Each school competing in the challenge will have a team of up to five students, who are tasked with building, painting and decorating

a playhouse to defined specifications. The playhouses must have a distinctive theme, be safe, fit-forpurpose, and showcase the construction skills of the team. The playhouses will be gifted to a local community group after the challenge.

Each team will be mentored by their technology teacher and supported by a BCITO Skills Broker.

Each team will blog about their progress over the four months of the challenge, and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winner will be selected by the public via buildability.co.nz.

18-year-old Callum Dicksbourne from Feilding High School was on the Supreme Award-winning team for the Build-Ability Challenge last year, and has now moved into an apprenticeship with BCITO.

He says creativity made their team stand out from others in the competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We stepped outside of the box.

While lots of teams went with a standard style of sandpit, we made a replica of a 1964 Mustang with rolling wheels and everything, all out of wood!â&#x20AC;? he says. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew that I wanted to move into an apprenticeship after school, and the challenge helped me a lot. I picked up a lot of new skills and I got my name out there, which is invaluable.â&#x20AC;?

Judges will be looking for creativity this year, following the new partnerships with Master Painters and Dulux. Out of the 14 trades that BCITO offers, painting and decorating holds the second largest intake of apprentices.

Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-hand sale in aid of RSA AISHWARYA Gopalakrishnan and Andy Kwak, service captains of Upham house, Macleans College, along with the service prefects, are hosting a second-hand sale where all the proceeds go towards the Howick RSA. Upham House is named after Kiwi Charles Upham, who was awarded two Victorian Crosses in WWII. To be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10-2pm, St Columba

Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Golflands there will be a range of items that include clothing, toys, books and house hold appliances â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all priced from $1-$10.

There will also be brand new clothing, straight from the factory which has been donated by Fountain Apparel Ltd. Face painting for a gold coin donation with plenty of little treasure on sale.

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In the event she wins, Katherine has pledged her winnings to the SPCA. The reason for this, she says, is that she has had around 15 animals from the SPCA over her lifetime and is keen to help reward them for â&#x20AC;&#x153;the amazing work they doâ&#x20AC;?.

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Market to market to buy jewellery Ulala, one of the business groups that are part of Young Enterprise at Ormiston Senior College, reveal how they struck gold

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OW cost jewellery sells like hot cakes! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what a group of year 13 students from Ormiston Senior College found out when they conducted different surveys on a business project for Young Enterprise.

It had them ditch the cupcakes and cookies they baked last year for the college market day.

They also discovered that if they sourced high quality fashion jewellery from a jewellery warehouse, they could focus on the sales and marketing instead of manufacturing.

Dressed in a ball gown, Cassandra Dos Santos, CEO of Ulala, hands out a well-designed business card as she confidently introduces team Ulala.

Finance manager Ashnil Kumar, communications manager Daryl Xavier Dumbong and marketing director Frank Wang point towards the pop-up banners, business cards,

posters and loyalty cards theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve designed which underlines their professionalism.

Seventeen pre-orders along with a couple of sales at the first Ormiston Senior College market day on March 25 reconfirmed that the idea had struck gold!

Targeting Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day as well as the upcoming college ball was a strategy they zealously worked on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We looked outside the square and thought the ball on May 23, two weeks after the Market Day on May 9, would be a perfect opportunity to help students choose jewellery to go with what they are wearing.â&#x20AC;?

Seventeen-year-old Ashnil says research showed that both boys and girls preferred gifting small pieces of jewellery to their friends and loved ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our price range is very affordable.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from $8 to $30,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The age group we are targeting is 13 to 40.â&#x20AC;?

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KICKER: From left, teacher Mark Snoad, with Daryl Xavier Dumbong, Cassandra Dos Santos, Frank Wang and Ashnil Kumar of Ulala.

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one person in the group to demonstrate leadership skills and the others join in the vision of the leader,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The teacher whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had the experience of launching â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gumption,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; an educational and interactive board game about business and economics,

believes this is a good example of 21st century teaching. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that students think like businessmen,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more of a facilitator. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give them knowledge but just guide them in the right direction,â&#x20AC;? he says of the students.

NEW building consent figures are confirming the strong progress being made to increase housing supply in Auckland, according to Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith.

It is significant, he says, that Statistics New Zealand figures confirm that consents have topped 25,000 per year nationally, the strongest house build rate in nine years.

The latest annual figure of 25,038 compares with the low of 13,236 following the global financial crisis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am particularly encouraged by the 756 new building consents for Auckland in March,â&#x20AC;? he says. The 7940 building consents issued in the year to last March in Auckland are the highest since 2006 and up 77 per cent from 4474 before the Auckland Housing Accord was agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These positive signs follow a general path of strong growth that has continued for almost four years,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They confirm the latest GDP data showing a $9.5 billion annual investment in residential construction, an all-time high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have Housing Accords in place with six local councils to free up more land faster,â&#x20AC;?

Dr Smith says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have initiatives in place to constrain building material costs, rein in development contributions, cut compliance costs and invest in improved sector productivity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new $435 million HomeStart support package, which came into effect on April 1, is projected to assist 90,000 people into home ownership.â&#x20AC;?

While the measures are good progress, with strong net migration data from fewer New Zealanders leaving, the country needs to do more, he says. The next steps in the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme include a second phase of reforms to the Resource Management Act and place-based initiatives like those announced earlier this week at Tamaki.

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Cassandra adds: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have good quality stuff with certificates for sterling silver and white gold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ulala jewellery is a lot cheaper than brands like Michael Hill jeweller and Pascoes,â&#x20AC;? she says.

After Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, the plan is to target Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on September 6.

Communications manager Frank says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to have a jewellery stall in college every Friday and this will help us in aiming for the marketing award at Young Enterprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are about to have our first Friday showcase for the college students minutes after this interview,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Business studies teacher Mark Snoad thinks the group is outstanding. He gives special credit to Cassandra. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an inspirational force and is like a speed boat that others are trying to catch up with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It goes to show that it needs just

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Exquisite food paired with great Kiwi wine, live music and two fashion shows kept the masses happy at the Volvo Howick Village Long Lunch on Friday. Stephen Kenchington, general manager Volvo Cars NZ says: “It was a privilege for Volvo Cars to be involved in the inaugural Volvo Long Lunch in Howick. We were met not only by a beautiful day in great surroundings but also a loyal and engaging business community that embraced a new networking concept for the suburb. It truly highlighted the great local food and produce available outside of the city centre as well as the enthusiasm of the local restaurateurs to deliver a first class degustation menu. A day to remember and one that we would welcome again in 2016.”

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Cockle Bay brothers Christian Oertel and Jonathon Laingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video of a 38mm Apple Watch Sport edition being taken for a swim has been viewed more than half a million times and has featured on major websites around the globe including Time magazine since it was uploaded on YouTube two weeks ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a shock and it sort of surprised everyone,â&#x20AC;? Mr Laing told the Times, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because it went viral four hours after it went online.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Laing, a former Edgewater College student, received a text from his girlfriend in Germany who told them there were articles about their video in German and Spanish leading to a discovery of more than 15 different articles from countries such as China, Japan and America.

The pair also received more than 1000 subscribers on YouTube and drove traffic to their website in the thousands.

It was a huge coup for the budding entrepreneurs who launched gadget reviews, comparison and tutorials website, FoneFox, on April 24 to coincide with the date of the global Apple Watch launch. Australia was the first to release it due to the time difference.

Apple has yet to launch the much hyped smart watch in New Zealand, with pre-order customers told to expect it in

PAINFUL: Brothers Christian Oertel, left, and Jonathon Laing had a hard time putting their new Apple Watch through the paces.

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The technological giant has advertised the watch as being scratch and water resistant but the brothers were keen to push the device to its limits.

They flew over to Melbourne before launch date hoping to purchase one from an Apple retailer and had pre-ordered online as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we arrived in Melbourne we were told by Apple staff that there would be no usual line up and sales were limited to online only,â&#x20AC;? says Mr Oertel, a former Macleans College student. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point we checked our online orders and were shocked

to find that our pre-order deliveries were delayed another six weeks and our hopes of getting an Apple watch became slim to none.â&#x20AC;?

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Govt caution on housing is right

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NE OF the more sensible published comments Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in recent months on Auckland house prices is that by the Minister of Finance, Bill English, when he said in effect that the Government should take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands offâ&#x20AC;? approach to the issue.

He was applying common sense to a debate which at times has got out of hand. No one is denying there is an issue, including the Minister, but what he is calling for is a measured response rather than a kneejerk, one that potentially creates greater, or serious downstream effects.

Take the introduction of LVRs. This initiativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major impact has been on first time and young buyers.

Already this group is starting to find ways around the barrier (families clubbing together) and in spite of its introduction it has had only a minor effect on the issue (Auckland house prices are still rising).

In seeking to solve one problem, LVRs have created resentment among a large group of first time and young home buyers, the majority of

who do not live in Auckland.In saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best thing we [the Government] can do for low to middle income families is to allow the place [Auckland] to grow â&#x20AC;Ś either up or outâ&#x20AC;Ś There is not really anything left undone [that could be done]â&#x20AC;? the Minister is flagging that further change has the potential to radically change the status quo.

There is a great deal of truth in the saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;be careful of what you wish forâ&#x20AC;?. Implying that we never really know what the outcome will be â&#x20AC;Ś and by then it may be too late.

As the Minister pointed out, two thirds of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population does not live in Auckland, and are not impacted by rising housing values to the extent that is occurring in one region.

What the Minister did show in his statement was he is on top of the real issue that is fueling Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rising house prices. Â There are simply not enough houses to accommodate Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing population.

The recently released net immigration figures for the year ending March really drive home the point, with the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s net population

growing by 56,000. The Generations X (born majority of these people 1960-1980) and Y (born will make their home in after 1980). Many in Auckland. these generations are less As Westpacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior concerned about taking economist Felix Delbruck on high levels of longnoted on the release of the term debt than the baby immigration figures, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auckboomer generation. They landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing squeeze is place greater emphasis on likely to get worse before it being able to afford servicgets betterâ&#x20AC;?. ing their mortgage.

Peter thompson Virtually all economists Rather than seeing the are forecasting that home mortgage need to pay off their mortgage in the rates will remain stable and low well shortest time possible, their aim is to into 2016, and that the economy is in grow their wealth over time through good shape. the natural growth in property valCombine an existing housing ues. shortage, a rising population, low It leads to mortgage servicing mortgage rates and a sound economy becoming the key measure, and the and you have all the ingredients that price they have to pay to obtain the make people confident about the home they want is secondary. soundness of investing in residenâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Banks have modified their tial housing in Auckland, in spite of approach to lending. No longer do price. they see professional house valuaI believe there are a number of tions as a necessity to support mortlong-term trends also sitting behind gage applications, with loan limits the rise in house prices in Auckland being pegged to a percentage of that should be given greater promi- the valuation. Backed by a series of nence. They include: prudential ratios, decision making â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Changing attitudes to debt and around mortgages is more closely finance that is taking place within aligned to the borrowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to

GST panic

Re: What do I think about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capital Gains Tax misses the pointâ&#x20AC;? (Times, April 30)?

If you want to see instant fear and panic break out, walk into a room full of people and throw a poisonous snake into the middle of room and yell, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look out for the snake!â&#x20AC;?

Or walk into a room of people who make their money by investing in residential property to make capital gains and yell, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capital gains tax!â&#x20AC;?

Andrew Bruce, president of the Auckland Property Investorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as they say in old English, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doth protest too muchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;?.

Of course a capital gains tax alone cannot solve the Auckland property problem, but it can be part of an answer. It can tamp down some of the rampant greed driving international investors from gobbling up available housing.

It can also be used by the government to build the infrastructure to allow the city to grow and fulfil its potential.

After all, it is the investment we have all made through our taxes that has helped make the city such an attractive place to live and added value to every property.

Auckland does not have a historical undersupply of housing. As a New Zealand Herald editorial last August stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not

Missing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gingerâ&#x20AC;?

I have been meaning to write to you ever since I read this article in the Times (March 26).

Bunbun (pictured) has been on his OE! He has been a regular visitor to my house and a few others in Shelly Park, for some time now (two years I guess).

A few people wondered who he belonged to.

He has been merrily eating from someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carrot patch-and I regularly fed him, so a very happy bunny.

I would love you to give my email to the owners so that I can get in touch and maybe go to visit Bunbun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I miss his visits.

Every time the security light came on, I would go to look for Bunbun AND HIS FRIEND. Do the owners know about Bunbunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acquaintance I wonder?

The little white rabbit who would often accompany â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gingerâ&#x20AC;? as we referred to him.

On one occasion, we came home late and there was actually a bit of primarily one of supply. People are housed. The problem is that so many are trapped in rented houses because it has become so much harder to buy one. The rate of home ownership in

a scrum at our house â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about three wild rabbits fled the scene, leaving behind Bunbun and his white friend.

I was sad and pleased to read this story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sad that I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see him New Zealand has declined because so many established home owners have bought two, three, four or 10 houses. They are re-mortgaging their homes to buy rental property, not so

anymore, but pleased to know he is back home and being cared for.

I would love for you to put me in touch, if the owners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind.

Barbara Andrew much for the rent, but for the capital gain when they sell.

Rent in Auckland has not been rising at a rate that would be occurring if there really was a housing short-

service the debt being incurred.

- By far the majority of Auckland homes are being sold at auction or by negotiation shortly after auction.

It means people are more prepared to be flexible as to the price they are prepared to pay. There is a growing understanding that over a 5 to 10 year period the price paid will be recouped.

- Those with the means are prepared to spend their disposal income on their lifestyle. This includes regularly upgrading their living environment.

- An unenvious position. Wisely, the Government is being cautious about  â&#x20AC;?doing somethingâ&#x20AC;? when it knows full well that interfering has limited impact on the way people act, has the potential to deliver unintended and unwanted downstream effects, and could well irritate the two thirds majority unaffected by what is occurring in Auckland.

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age. The central problem is not supply, it is the demand for investment property.â&#x20AC;?

For several years the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prominent economists regularly pointed out Auckland wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffering from a housing shortage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so that couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been the cause of rising house prices. Gareth Morgan, for instance, told the National Business Review in June 2013: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes it is a supply issue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but not a supply of property, rather a supply of finance.â&#x20AC;?

Last May, Shamubeel Eaqub, principal economist at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, told NBR: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no housing shortage in Auckland. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real shortage of houses you would see both house and rental prices rising.

In Auckland, that has not been true. In Christchurch, where there have been real housing shortages, rents are rising.â&#x20AC;?

These words of wisdom point out that the difference between a shortage of accommodation and shortage of houses wanted as investments are often drowned out by a barrage of property propaganda from politicians, the media and others with an interest in building, advertising and selling more and more houses.

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What about my heritage in which the Union Jack and the Southern Cross stars play an integral part, and both of which I remain steadfastly proud.

I am told that driving the argument for flag change is a group of New Zealand businessmen intent on promoting NZ as a brand.

We are not a product but a proud country , grown up with a meaningful and honourable flag which should never be degraded, certainly not for profit.

I have previously worn the Silver Fern emblem (on a blazer pocket) but in no way did that fern overshadow my country’s national flag.

I recently asked a friend (a gold medal Olympian) for an opinion. The reply was “Silver Fern for sport but not as our country’s flag”.

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It is unnecessary to waste $26 million, which the country can ill afford, on two polls when one poll would clearly show the NZ people’s wishes.

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If they believe a new flag is an issue, why not hold a referendum when we have our next General Election, the cost will be minimal, and what is the hurry anyway?

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In response to the letter from Matt Humphrey (Times, April 30), perhaps some background on Dawn Service would be useful.

The first Anzac Day Services in New Zealand occurred in 1916, and by 1920 there had been some uniformity of service suggested by the fledgling NZRSA. It is on that uniformity of service that Howick, like all RSAs, bases its own service.

Dawn Service is the returned soldiers’ service and the service for those families who lost loved ones at war.

Many New Zealand soldiers in World War I were buried in the field with little ceremony or the body never found.

Dawn Service is a symbolic recreation of that burial in the field, to create a remembrance service for the returned soldiers and the families of those killed in action or lost to war.

For many years the general public did not attend Dawn Service, attending only the later civic ceremonies held throughout the country.

From the mid-1950s this has changed as many more of the public recognized the symbolic nature of the Dawn Service.

The soldiers’ burial at the front from 1915 onwards consisted of a guard marching to the grave with the body (the returned soldiers and catafalque party marching to the cenotaph); the anthem (God Save the Queen – the soldier’s loyalty was then, and still is, pledged to the Monarch); prayers and readings done by the padre or a senior soldier; the dedication done by a close associate (the Anzac Dedication); a firing party (the catafalque guard on the Cenotaph); perhaps a Hymn and a short address; and finally, the last post and reveille as the body was lowered into the ground.

Dawn Service is this field burial re-creation, hence the use of the national anthem of the time as part of a moving and solemn tradition spanning back close to 100

years.

The later Civic Service has our own anthem as a central part.

The Howick RSA is committed to maintaining both tradition and respect for those involved in Anzac Day, and will continue to review and learn from each service.

Barry Dreyer Chair, Poppy Fund Trust Howick RSA

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The May issue of our Auckland Council “Our Auckland”, gives us some feedback on their survey of their 10-year Budget.

From the 27,383 submissions, 34 per cent supported motorway tolls.

Not a bad idea, but like everything else new, it will cost a lot of money to set up, and probably maintain.

Twenty seven per cent of people surveyed favoured a fuel tax, as people using vehicles are the ones using our motorways and roads.

I am not too sure about how much more our rates will go up, but I would be very wary about how much more they can and will continue to raise money from charging all us ratepayers.

With a fuel tax, all they need to do is simply take more fuel tax.

Nothing could be simpler as that fuel tax system is already in place.

It was interesting that in the past, train and bus usage went up when the cost of fuel shot up to around $2.50 a litre.

People will protest about the tax, but someone has to pay and it is always the tax and ratepayers.

There is no magic source of money, unless you borrow from overseas, and then the money lenders make their money and so we have to pay out yet more and more.

When ‘pay as you go’, or ‘user pays’ comes fully into play, we at least keep all the finances ‘in-house’ here at home in New Zealand.

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Mothers do not count the hours of work they do for their families, and society should not count the tributes we pay to the courage, patience and dedication of these women.

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My mother, the best of teachers From the day I was born until today, my mother has taught me all she knew about life. Among many other things, she taught me that home-made vegetable soup is more effective than any medication. She taught me that cooking beetroot could mean that we’ll get brand new sweaters!

When I was older, Mum showed me how to repair a run in a nylon stocking with nail polish and to hide my lipstick in my bra. She taught me to clean my boots before putting them away for the summer. Thanks to her, I know that a purse is used to carry everything we need to survive, in miniature format, and a big one is useful for a man to put his wallet, his glasses and anything else he needs. She inspired me to always look my best, even to go to the grocery store, as you never know who you may meet.

She taught me honourable things, such as to never give more importance to my needs over those of others. She told me to mistrust those who talk about their possessions and not about what they do. She taught me to listen to what older people have to say and to never laugh at people less fortunate than myself. Mum also taught me the importance of trivial things: that vodka and orange juice is the drink most likely to creep up on you unexpectedly; that cleaning the toilet means washing the whole thing and not just the inside.

My mother told me that our greatest treasure is our family.

But times have changed and today we no longer make babies.

Instead we work relentlessly to earn more money. Is this to compensate for the lack in our domestic lives?

My mother taught me that home cooking is love in a bowl.

Among all these teachings, my mother taught me especially that everything is short-lived, including the life of a wonderful mother.

Mothers are strong Dearest Mum, on this Mother’s Day, let me tell you how much I admire and love you. Like most children, I haven’t always been very nice to you. I have often taken you for granted without recognizing everything you have done for me. Today I am older and wiser and I can see what a thankless task being a mother can be. I ask you to forgive me for all those times when I wasn’t deserving of you. It’s due in large part to your efforts that I have become the person I am today.

Now that I have reached the age of responsibility, I’m beginning to realise just how much work is involved in raising a family as you have done. For all the sacrifices you have made, the strength of character and composure you have shown, I raise my hat to you.

I regret all the times I was angry with you for saying no to me. I know now that it is much more difficult to say no rather than yes.

I can never be grateful enough for all the good advice you gave me between two loads of washing, advice which I still use today.

I can’t help smiling when I think of all those times when I caused you to laugh till you cried or when you recounted all your mishaps of the day. Because you will always be a huge factor in my life and because in my eyes you will always be the strongest person I know, I wish you a beautiful Mother’s Day! For all the sacrifices you have made, the strength of character and composure you have shown, I raise my hat to you.

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Communication is a problem on the weekend.

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Watch that you don’t volunteer too often – you are in an extremely giving mood. The time is right for at least one major decision.

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Tempers may heat up in the work environment and for a change, you may have to bend a little. Financial projects started now should have happy results. You may find neighbours paying spontaneous calls.

A conflict with someone who’s a lot like you may be unavoidable, but romantic uncertainties diminish and career prizes are within your reach.

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ITH more than 20 years of cheffing behind him, Nigel McAuley is on a mission to show people how easy it is to produce restaurant quality meals in their homes.

His motivation was boosted after he joined his wife Amy, director of Powerhoop New Zealand in Howick, on a six-week health and fitness challenge.

Realising that many people do not have the knowledge about or interest in cooking nutritional innovative meals, he decided to use his professional skills to help.

The result is the first ‘Can’t Cook Won’t Cook’ workshop conducted at the couple’s Eastern Beach home recently. It’s aimed at men and women who want to escape from dishing up the same old meals, night after night.

“The programme is for people who don’t generally like cooking,” he says, “either because of a lack of skill or desire. We are trying to encourage women to get their husbands/partners involved by providing an easy and non-intimidating environment.”

Nigel trained as a chef at MIT’s (Manukau Institute of Technology) CHATS, eventually moving on to Queenstown and then Australia where he met Amy, who was on a reverse OE from her native Scotland.

The couple went on to Bali and eventually Nigel joined Amy in Glasgow, planning to stay six months, “but it turned into 16 years”.

He spent six years at the famous Oran Mor arts and entertainment venue in Glasgow, initially as sous chef and progressing to executive chef.

“My claim to fame,” he says, “was being in charge of the wedding reception for Simon Pegg,” the English actor, comedian, screen writer and film producer, whose movies include Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

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KICKER: Chef Nigel McAuley, centre, with two home cook protégés, Kathryn Griffiths and Neil Williams-White, both of Cockle Bay.

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Always maintain a clean work environment.

Understand and follow the Health and Safety procedures and legislation.

Materials and paint will be supplied.

Painter must have their own tools and vehicle.

Email Karen on karen.c@theprogroup.co.nz using the wording “Contract Painter” in the subject line Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Botany Doctor is currently seeking two Registered Nurses to join our professional, friendly practice.

We are a solo GP practice and winners of Practice of the Year in 2011 and 2014 at respective PHO’s.

Our ideal candidates will have at least 2 years General Practice experience, but we will consider excellent hospital staff wanting to transition into primary care.

• Qualified NZ Registered Nurse and Current Annual Practicing Certificate • Experience with MedTech 32 preferred • Current Vaccinator Certificate • Cx Smear taker or willing to train • Join the friendly team at Botany Doctor Position One: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 0845 -1715 Position Two: Thursday - 0900 -1915 Friday - 0845 -1715 At Botany Doctor we have a genuine interest and care for people. If you are honest, flexible and reliable with strong self - directed management skills and most of all, enjoy providing a high standard of care to your patients then we want to hear from you.

Applicants are asked to submit CV on line at www.gojobs.co.nz/registerednurses.htm OR cath@botanydoctor.co.nz

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COCKLE BAY SCHOOL Fixed Term Teacher 20 July - 16 December 2015

Due to increased volume and activity, we require a warehouse person for our power equipment distribution centre based in East Tamaki.

Tasks include handling inwards goods, picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders, general stock control and answering the telephone. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Applicants must be neat both in personal and work habits and should display energy and initiative. Some lifting is required. Good written and spoken English are a necessity.

Previous successful applicants now hold more senior positions within the company.

Please email your cv, covering letter and support documents to: julie@cop.co.nz

We require an enthusiastic, outgoing and organised teacher to join our supportive, New Entrant team. Sound NZ curriculum knowledge in Literacy and Numeracy is essential. We are seeking an individual who is willing to work collaboratively, to engage and extend student’s learning.

Applicants need to be able to foster excellent relationships with students and their families.

Please forward applications in writing including CV plus two referees to: The Principal Cockle Bay School Sandspit Road Howick AUCKLAND 2014 Or hand deliver to the above address.

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We require two Learning Assistants for fixed term positions at Sunnyhills School. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday mornings, (12 hours/week), excluding school holidays. Commencement date is 20 July - 12 November 2015.

We are looking for caring, positive and energetic people who enjoy working with children. Positions involve supporting Juniors with their transition to school and language acquisition. Learning Assistants work alongside the teaching staff who provide full instructions for day to day duties.

Successful applicants will also assist with playground supervision. Experience working with children who have a range of special needs is an advantage.

Please send a letter of application, with the names of two referees to The Principal, Sunnyhills School, 17 The Crest, Pakuranga or e-mail to vacancies@sunnyhills.school.nz. with ‘Learning Assistant’ in the heading Applications close Monday 18 May 2015 at 12pm

Scholastic New Zealand is a major publisher and distributor of children’s books and educational products based in East Tamaki. We require people to pick, pack and perform general warehouse duties on a casual on call basis.

The successful applicants will need to be enthusiastic, have a general geographical knowledge of New Zealand, be hard working and possess a positive attitude.

To arrange an interview please contact

Carol Kerr – Warehouse Supervisor ckerr@scholastic.co.nz CD177678

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INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY CO-ORDINATOR

Sancta Maria College is looking for a flexible, confident and caring person to take over the role of Homestay Co-ordinator.

This position involves working with international students and homestay families. Previous experience of working with young people from different cultural backgrounds would be an advantage. Good communication and computer skills are essential.

This position is 10 hours per week which includes some evenings and term breaks when required.

To commence as soon as possible.

Application form and full job description available on school website www.sanctamaria.school.nz Apply in writing enclosing application form and CV to: Sancta Maria College PO Box 64 437 Botany 2163 Attention: Business Manager or email: m.littlejohn@sanctamaria.school.nz Applications close 18th May 2015

A great opportunity for an unqualified and experienced reliever to join our motivated team Rockabye is located in Highland Park (East Auckland).

We are looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic ECE teacher, to work on a full time basis at our centre. This relievers position may lead to a full time role.

We would like to hear from candidates who have the following prerequisites: � Experience and/or studying towards a recognised ECE qualification � Demonstrate a genuine passion for educating Preschoolers to become life long learners. � Sound written and verbal communication skills � Ability to work as a team member, positively and proactively � Self motivated, creative and prepared to go the extra mile If you have good initiative, can take direction, know how to have fun and most importantly like working with children, we would love to hear from you.

This position is based on a 40 hour week and shifts will be between 7.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. You do not need to be qualified for this position but experience is essential.

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If you are interested in applying your amazing selling skills... we’re Accomplish CashManager, and we want you! Our software CashManager allows businesses across NZ and AU to manage their financials.

This sales role is phone based, and includes calling both existing and prospective customers.

Full training will be provided, but we would expect you to have phone selling experience, and you would certainly benefit if you are comfortable with a computer (including a wording knowledge of Microsoft operating systems).

You’d describe yourself as being keen to learn, comfortable on the phone, professional (calm and unflappable), have excellent sales skills, be able to follow systems and procedures, and have a fluent command of the English language. You want to work in a fun and supportive environment and to help others succeed...

This is a permanent full time position, hours 9am-5pm, working with a team of 10 superstars out of our Pacific Rise (Mt Wellington) premises. $20 per hour initially with commission structure once settled in role, company medical, parking provided.

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Crawford Medical Centre is a large busy Medical Centre ‘Cornerstone Accredited’ based in central Howick.

We have a vacancy available for a receptionist for a maternity contract for nine months from the beginning of June 2015, this position is full time and job share is a possibility.

Key Tasks: Ensure quality levels of patient service are maintained at excellent level Front desk and telephonist duties Essential skills: Courteous professional manner Strong patient and service focus Preferred skills: Experience in large general practice environment Skilled Medtech 32 user or some GP experience Competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word If you wish to apply for this role please send your CV to: anthea.turner@crawfordmedical.co.nz

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Redoubt North School requires a Receptionist/ Administration Officer. As a frontline position it is important that the successful applicant relates well to children and has excellent communication skills.

You will need to be efficient, organised and enjoy a variety of duties, including reception, cash sales, telephone, and computer literacy is a must. It is important that you always present a friendly courteous manner to members of the community and that you are a supportive member of our team.

Previous office experience, good clerical skills and the ability to multi task is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Police Vet and hold a current First Aid Certificate.

We look forward to receiving your application, either by email or in writing with your CV, covering letter, including the names of three verbal referees by Monday 18 May 2015.

The Principal, Redoubt North School, 47 Diorella Drive, Clover Park, Manukau.

09 263 9060 office@redoubt.school.nz

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To apply please leave a message on 570 6670 or email your CV to: jobs@ejpfurniture.co.nz

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MELLONS BAY. After school, required for 1 boy inhome. Tues & Wed 3-5pm.

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Customer service and cash handling experience preferred.

Immediate start date required.

Email CV to: info@artsupplies.co.nz

BUILDERS required, start immediately, Auckland area.

Ph Dave 021 743 283

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Standing transfers are essential in this role and full training will be given. I enjoy a hot yoga class on Mondays, as well Vibra-train, meditation and long walks throughout the week. It is essential that the applicant takes an interest in joining and assisting me with these activities.

The successful applicant will have: � a full Drivers Licence and own transport � great time management and organisational skills � be reliable and flexible � able to work Monday to Thursday 7.30-1.30pm

Please phone Mel 021 301 252

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Please email application with brief work history to: revivepaint.plaster@xtra.co.nz

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Ph 021 617 611

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Wholesale Bakery in Pakuranga requires a part time packer for night work.

2-3 days a week, 9 hour shifts starting at 6.30pm.

This involves packing a number of different bread items for deliveries the following day. No significant heavy lifting but position does require being on your feet the entire night.

Please email interest to: info@wildwheat.co.nz

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LANDLORDS We offer two services:

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Ph: 271 8055 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 271 8056 â&#x20AC;˘ Email classifieds@times.co.nz

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FOR SALE FIREWOOD Top quality, dry, seasoned. All types of wood. Ph 534 6299

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SITUATIONS WANTED

ROAST shop for sale, Central Howick, Ph: 0211 373756

PROFESSIONALS HIGHLAND PARK DENTAL Brendan Forde Shereena Moy

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EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL CLEANER (MALE)

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Ph: 0272 548970

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JOB TRAINING

GET THE SKILLS. BROMELIAD GET THE JOB. SALE With many FREE* study options available, there’s no better time to start.

WANTED to buy gold silver damaged & unwanted jewellery. We pay cash for old gold & silver items. Highland Park Jewellers. Shop, 1 Highland Park Shopping Center Ph 537-5656

HOWICK central, bedsit, n/s, no pets, quiet, $260pwk, incl pwr. suit older person Ph: 537-3619 MEADOWLANDS 1 brm flat, quiet,prof,single cple, n/s, no pets. Two off road parking, w/mach, sky, power, water. $325pw Ph 021 0613282

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHITFORD luxury house.

5mins Howick. Pool room. $170pw + pwr. Ph 0274 989 080

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

ACCOUNTANT

Chartered Specialising in companies, trust, small business, rentals, tax and GST, also provide bookkeeping service 0272 662 660 278 2660

ACCOUNTANT avail for Income Tax returns, Financial Statements, Company Formations, GST & PAYE, and administration. Ask us for a competitive quote Ph Paul 022 6459604

We sell furniture, household goods, quality used clothing, etc.

We accept donations of good furniture, clothing etc.

9 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga Ph 576-1507 Open 6 days Come and be surprised

Wholesaler Wanted

Board of Trustees By-Election Nominations are invited for the election of one parent representative to the board of trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be passed to all eligible voters.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 22 May 2015 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

Voting closes at noon on Friday 5 June 2015 Signed: Jan Sargison, Returning Officer

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*Terms and conditions apply.

SECOND HAND SHOP

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HIGHLAND PARK, 2 brm unit, c/port, shed, deck, avail 23/5, $450 incl wtr/ lwns, n/s, no pets, refs req’d 5329122a/h

HOWICK prof male flatmate wtd share big mod house with two others, own bthrm $300pw Ph 021 2438468

Home use medical health products. All sort of medical and massage devices. Over a hundred kinds of products. www.homemed.co.nz Please ring for details 09 272 9992

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEST MASSAGE. Therapeutic. Qualf’d Chinese specialist. Be revitalised!

537 5011 FOCUS ON FEET. Home visits. Professional Gentle Care. Marlena RN Ph 5331150

Interested in Helping People in our Community?

Have a few spare hours a week?

Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service Is looking for volunteers to be trained and certificated as Budgeting Advisors.

Six week training course starts Monday 15th June 2015, 9am - 4pm and runs for six consecutive Mondays in Royal Oaks, Auckland.

If you are interested please phone 576 5222 or Email: budgeting@phbs.org.nz

TUITION

Find out how your child can develop essential maths and English skills with Kumon. Contact your local Kumon Centre by 11 May to secure your child’s place in the Free Trial!

KUMON HOWICK EDUCATION CENTRE 2/230 Wellington Street, Howick Contact Doris Low 021 2977 681 Terms and conditions apply. Visit http://nz.kumonglobal.com

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Concerned that you or your child may have dyslexia and want solutions? Don’t let anyone tell you that dyslexia is a lifelong difficulty - it can be fixed.

We offer: • Screening for dyslexia • Tuition & advice for dyslexics • Effective Intervention based on 30 years of Neuroplasticity Research (www.cellfield.com) Call Debra-Kim 576 0149 to arrange a free consultation.

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OFFICES to let, East Tamaki (2) 85m2 & 50m2 includes power, water & broadband. Rent neg. Ph Graham 0274 832 856

FARM COVE 2brm unit, int gge, immac, heat pump, N/P, N/S. Immed possession. Short term consid. $495pw lawns incl. Annette 0274 596 153

HOMESHARE workers 4565 yrs. No booze/drugs.

Food options, basic $200.

021 48 6269

Christian LINK All Saints’ Anglican Church

Selwyn Rd, Howick Phone 534-6864 Email: allsaints@xtra.co.nz GBR088

Services: Sun 7.30am & 9.30am Wednesday 10am www.allsaintshowick.org.nz

SUNDAY, MAY 10

FREE

Howick Presbyterian Church

St Andrew’s Church Centre Cnr Vincent St & Ridge Rd, Howick www.howpres.org.nz Sunday, May 10 8.45am Morning Worship 10am Family Service with King’s Kids Thursday, May 14 10am Morning Worship

Phone 535-4403

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Looking for a church home?

One Lord One Faith One People Sunday morning 9.30am (with children’s programme) Sunday evening service TBA Youth Group every Friday 7.30pm

Cnr Wellington & Picton Sts Phone 534-5142

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COCKLE BAY 1 brm flat, unfurnished, 600m to Howick Village. $340pw incl power, water. Ph 021 536337

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm Eftpos avaiable 32 Pandora Pl Pakuranga Ph: 576 4595

Hit the ground running, with the practical skills and knowledge employers want.

HOWICK 63 Rodney St, Sat 8am furn. h.hold, ktchn, clothing, linen, books bric a brac etc

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

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FOR SALE

HIGHLAND Park 1/4 Glenshee Plce 9 May 8am. h.h items, clothes, bric & brac

www.times.co.nz/classifieds

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DESPITE being without a number of their first choice players from previous campaigns, Howick Hornets premier team is faring well in the Fox Memorial premiership.

Howick defeated Otara Scorpions 4620 at Paparoa Park on Saturday, their second win of the season to go with a loss and a draw.

The Hornets have lost 2014 Fox Memorial player of the year Dion Snell, his predecessor Zeb Luisi, fellow representative player Jethro Friend, Aiden Howard, and Chris Taumoepeau to either rival clubs or retirement.

Creative forward Andrew Wharton has also hung up the boots and moved into the head coaching role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost five or six top line players, guys that have been playing premier footy for the last five years,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Wharton is enjoying his new role, working with the group of young players who have been given an opportunity to fill the holes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been good because I have a good bunch of guys. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been harder than I expected with all the behind the scenes stuff that needs to happen. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still fine tuning.â&#x20AC;?

The Hornets take on defending champions Pt Chevalier away at 2.30pm this Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Pakuranga Jaguars cracked the ton in their last second division Sharman Cup clash.

The Jaguars walloped the Glenfield Greyhounds 108-4 at home on Saturday.

This Saturday, thirdplaced Pakuranga takes on second-placed Te Atatu Roosters away.

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Rattray will be sideline for his first Chatham Cup fixture as a coach when Fencibles take on Oratia at Riverhills Park, Pakuranga, at 2pm this Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are just taking it like any other match and are setting out to play our style of football,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not treating it any different.â&#x20AC;?

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Sport NZ chief executive Peter Miskimmin says New Zealand currently has high rates of participation in sport and recreation by both adults and young people, and an enviable record of winning on the world stage for a country our size. But he is sounding a warning for the future.

“New Zealand has a proud sporting heritage which stems from generations of Kiwis enjoying a wonderful, playful upbringing. This both sets us up for a lifelong love of sport and recreation and fuels our high performance system.

“But we know that things are changing and we can’t assume we will always be a sporty, active nation. Young people have increasingly sedentary lifestyles.

Urbanisation and other societal trends are changing the way Kiwis participate.

“Technology is changing the way people interact with each other and people are fitting sport into increasingly busy lives. These are challenges for everyone in the sports sector, and we have to work hard if we are to preserve our sporting heritage.”

Miskimmin says the new strategic plan responds to these challenges, focusing on four key areas.

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“The second area is strengthening the local delivery of sport, especially in low-participation communities.

“We want to get clubs, councils, schools, families and all those involved in the local delivery of sport working more closely together.

“Thirdly, we will focus on ensuring our traditional competition pathways remain strong.

Many Kiwis still take part in sport through competitions organised by clubs and schools, so we need to make sure those are operating well.

“And fourthly, we will continue to drive high performance outcomes and achieve more winning on the world stage, through the great work of High Performance Sport NZ.” The strategic plan also includes continuing support for major events, facility planning, investment and development, improving sector capability and cross-government sport integrity work.

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“Our research tells us that what the sport system has traditionally offered is no longer meeting the needs of many people. So we are putting participants at the heart of our decision-making.”

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Champion Kiwis are the kings Long may New Zealand’s rugby league dominance continue

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HREE consecutive wins against the Kangaroos confirms the Kiwis deserve the mantle of rugby league kings with the very real prospect of denting Australian pride further in future tests.

Last Sunday’s emphatic 26-12 triumph at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium was the first time since 1953 the Kiwis have scored three wins in a row against their arch rivals, such has been the Australian’s dominance.

Significantly, all four of the Kiwis tries to Manu Vatuvei (2), Shaun Johnson and Shaun Kenny-Dowall came in the second quarter after the likes of powerful Martin Taupau had been injected into the team off the bench.

In Taupau, Jesse Bromwich, Sam Moa and Ben Matulino, New Zealand have four outstanding props and a champion hooker in Isaac Luke to

challenge Kangaroo captain Cameron Smith’s status as the world’s best No 9.

With lock Simon Mannering and second rowers Kevin Proctor and Tohu Harris all workaholics renowned for their outstanding defence, the Kiwis have a dominant pack which will became even more so when the injured Jason Taumalolo is available.

Like Taupau, young Taumalolo is blessed with power, pace and penetration and along with Bromwich is capable of keeping the ball alive with smart offloads.

Fears in some quarters about halfback Shaun Johnson’s form were laid to rest when he once more gained confidence from his combination with Kieran Foran.

Johnson set up one of Vatuvei’s tries from a chip kick to Pita Hiku

Agnew’s Angle and scored another himself when he ran straight and crossed with a trademark sidestep.

With Hiku, Kenny-Dowall, Roger Tuivasea-Sheck and Jason Nightingale all solid on defence, there wasn’t much leeway for the Kangaroos to gather more than two tries.

Meanwhile, with the secondplaced Chiefs self-destructing in their 15-16 Super Rugby loss to the Rebels, the Hurricanes now have a 10 point lead over them with a game in hand.

Although the Crusaders won the

halftime lineout count 10-0, the Hurricanes still had enough poise and class to win their clash 29-23 after scoring four tries to the Crusaders two.

Interestingly, while Beauden Barrett scored a long range opportunist try before retiring injured, his firstfive rival Colin Slade showed greater variety in scoring one himself and setting up Dan Carter for another.

Lima Sopoaga also impressed for a Highlanders team that thrashed the Sharks 48-15 and continues to thrive despite not having any All Blacks among their workaholic forwards.

While Sonny Bill Williams has been solid for the Chiefs, Ma’a Nonu remains the country’s best secondfive with consistently strong performances for a Hurricanes team that has welcomed his return from the Blues.

The highlight of the Blues 41-24 Eden Park triumph against the Force was the brilliant long range try by flanker Akira Ioane.

Just 19 and abundantly blessed with superb balance, pace and a snappy sidestep, Ioane and Ardie Savea have the weapons to challenge Kieran Read for the right to be recognised as the best attacking forward in New Zealand.

Experienced All Black Read remains king but the two youngsters are exciting prospects. However, having served his apprenticeship under Richie McCaw, Sam Cane looks his most likely successor when the master retires.

While McCaw’s form has not been special for the Crusaders this year it lifted remarkably when he donned his Superman All Black jersey last year.

Success in first sevens hit out HOWICK Intermediate has pulled off a shock result in its first attempt at competing in rugby sevens.

Auckland Rugby invited Howick to take part in the eastern zone qualifier for the Blues Sevens Cup at Aorere Park last month.

“We’ve never been to a sevens tournament before and it wasn’t a [regular] sevens team,” says manager Carolyn Edwards. “It was a mix of rugby and league players.

“Some of them went to AIMS for rugby league nines last year and they know each others’ play very well, so we decided to give it a go.”

Playing in the open weight division against Redoubt Rd North, Viscount, De La Salle, Robertson Rd and Koru schools, Howick went through the round robin with two wins, two losses and a draw.

That put them into the 3v4 playoff against Robertson Rd, who they’d tied with earlier in the day.

“The boys started slow but got better as the tournament went on,” says Ms Edwards.

Howick won the playoff to seal the podium finish.

“We thought we’d be absolutely annihilated, but we came third. It was outstanding.”

Captain Jerome Faivale is proud of his team’s accomplishment.

“We’re happy because that was our first time playing sevens.

“They played their hearts out and didn’t give up. When they knew they were going to lose they still believed in themselves.

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As a result of their efforts, a number of the team have been approached by management of the Auckland East team for the Bill McLaren tournament, a 15-a-side competition for open weight year 7 and 8 players.

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School rugby under way SAINT Kentigern Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First XV has hit the ground running in Auckland Rugbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1A grade with a 52-6 away victory over Kelston Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High on Saturday.

Kelston briefly led 3-0 briefly before St Kents went ahead through a try to Wesley Tameifuna, who stood up his marker with a fantastic left-foot step and blinding pace down the right wing.

St Kents then scored three tries in the space of seven minutes before halftime, with Scott Murray, Dakohta Taimani and captain Dalton Papaliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i crossing for a 22-6 lead. The points kept coming for St Kents in the second half as Braydon Ennor, Salimoni Tukania (2), Etene Nanai and Tanielu Teleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a all started their season try tally.

This Saturday St Kents will take host Aorere at 2.30pm. Aorere are back in 1A grade for the first time since 2009 after beating Papatoetoe College in the promotion/relegation match in preseason.

1B results (home team first): Botany Downs 34 Avondale 5, Edgewater 27 One Tree Hill 17, Tamaki 13 Macleans 16, Liston 51 Howick 8, Onehunga 29 Pakuranga 17.

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Inaugural winners Louise Jones, Tim Bond, Tyler Lench and Howick Softball Club are again among the finalists for the Howick Sports Awards

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ORLD, Oceania, and national champions headline the finalists for the second annual Howick Sports Awards.

The event was created last year by the Howick Local Board to recognise the achievements of sportspeople and administrators from the Howick ward.

It is organised by Counties Manukau Sport, who along with Auckland Council representatives decided the finalists.

The number of nominations was slightly down on last year, with clubs and schools seemingly modest about their recent accomplishments.

There are 10 award categories, including an innovation accolade, for a specific contribution by a sports organisation towards community engagement, increased participation or development opportunities.

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Velzian, HPHC; Louise Jones; Rochelle Coster, both Pakuranga Athletic Club. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Disabled athlete: Monique Irvine, Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Junior team: Betty Faesen team, Pakuranga Golf; Under-12 green, PURC. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Junior sportsman: Lewis Atkinson, Mountain Raiders BMX Club; Dylan McCullough, Saint Kentigern College; Vincent Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, HPHC; Harrison Valk, Howick Softball; Aron Mago; Bailey Stewart; Zane Powell, all Pakuranga Athletics. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Junior sportswoman: Krystal Clark, Pakuranga Athletics; Sacha Earnest, Mountain Raiders; Vanessa Brill-Holland; Jemma Manchester; Jess Manchester,

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all Howick College; Tyler Lench, HPHC; Tysha Ikenasio; JaimeeAnn Dick, both Sancta Maria College. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Coach: Jude Menezes, HPHC; Dave Drummond; Roy Mendonca, both Pakuranga Athletics. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Official: John Wright, Howick College; Tim Bond, HPHC. â&#x2013; â&#x2013; Innovation: Pakuranga Athletics; Mountain Raiders; Howick Softball (2015 winner); Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga.

The winners and recipients of the recognition awards will be announced at the awards ceremony at Pakuranga United Rugby Club on Sunday, May 17 starting at 6pm. To purchase tickets, which cost $40 including a buffet dinner, email info@cmsport.co.nz or phone 269-0066.